May 2013
10 posts
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Introducing More Useful Pins
When you find something you love on Pinterest, sometimes you want to learn more so you can act on baking those cookies, streaming that movie, or buying that couch. That’s why we’re taking a first step toward making pins more useful. We’re also making it easier to pin no matter where you are.
Here’s how:
Pins with more information
To start off, we worked with some popular websites to show...
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Class of 2013
Class of 2013 by Taylor
Graduation Cap Ideas by Betty
grad night inspiration by Tiffany
Graduation leis by Sandra
Graduation Party by Jennifer
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Send Pins To Friends
Have you ever seen a pin you knew a certain friend or family member would love? Now you can send pins directly to your friends and fellow pinners from the web or your phone. You can even include a message to give it a more personal touch!
Just tap Send from either web or mobile to send a pin. You can send pins to fellow pinners (if you both follow each other), Facebook friends, or email...
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Did You Already Pin This? Now You’ll Know!
We’ve been hearing that you’d like to know when you try to pin something you’ve already pinned. We’re happy to oblige when we can, so we’ve built a new feature that does just that.
When you pin something you’ve already pinned before, you’ll get a message. You can still pin the image if you’d like, we just wanted to make sure you knew.
Right now, we are slowly rolling...
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Pinning On The Go Just Got Better
Good news, pinners! We’re all about making Pinterest better on your Android, iPhone, and iPad, so we’re excited to roll out iOS 2.4 and Android 1.5. There are a lot of great new features, but here are the highlights:
-Receive notifications: Our notifications are now on mobile! Now you can see who commented on your pin or mentioned you whenever you have your phone handy. And if you...
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Pinning Tip: Chrome Extension
If you use the Google Chrome browser, pinning is now as easy as clicking a button with our handy Chrome extension. It allows you to find images, videos, songs or other pinnable stuff across the web and easily pin them to your boards.
To install, simply head on over to the Chrome Web Store and click Add to Chrome.
After installing, you should see a Pinterest icon on the right-hand side...
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Pin It Forward UK Kickoff!
Three years ago, when Pinterest was a much smaller community and team, we had a great opportunity to have bloggers try out pinning. The site looked quite a bit different back then, we didn’t have any mobile apps, but it was a lot of fun and we learned a great deal from folks too. Back in 2010, this collaboration was called “Pin It Forward,” and we thought we’d bring back the idea to get to know...
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Mother's Day
Mother’s Day by Michelle
Brunch by Heather
My Mother always said by Jennifer
My Favorite Spas by Cheryl
Flowers For Mom by Vicki
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Pinning Tip: Find What You’re Searching For
Sometimes, you know exactly what you’re looking for on Pinterest. Other times, you might be looking for a little inspiration. No matter what or who you’re looking for, search can help you easily find pins, boards, and pinners on Pinterest.
When you type in something in the search box—like pet—we’ll show you suggestions, pinners you’re following or connected to on Facebook, and your own...
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Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo Party by Tracey
Margaritaville by Alecia
Sassy Salsa Recipes by Susan
Horchata Ole’ by Patricia
Pinatas! by Michelle
April 2013
4 posts
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Improvements to the New Look
Since we announced our new look, we’ve gotten lots of feedback from our community about things you love, things you miss, and things that could make Pinterest even better. Thanks to you, we’ve made some changes that we want to share with you today.
Stuff we’ve brought back. Hooray!
-See it now: After pinning, you can check out related boards or go straight to your pin by clicking “See it...
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Pinning Tip: Button and Widget Builder
If you have a blog or website and want to let people know you’re on Pinterest, buttons and widgets are great ways to show off your pins!
Our button and widget builder makes it super easy to share pins on your site.
To show your profile and some of your recent pins, use the profile widget:
To show your favorite board, use the board widget:
To show one of your pins, use the pin...
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Gardening
Green Thumb by Melissa
Succulents by Heather
Secret Garden by Carmela
Cactus by Grace
Grow where you’re planted… by Angie
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Pinning Tip: Pin It Button for Browsers
Did you know you can pin from anywhere on the web, even if you don’t see a Pin It button on the site?
The Pin It button for browsers is a handy little tool that allows you to pin from websites, even if you’re not on Pinterest.
Let’s say you discover something you want to pin but there’s no Pin It button on the page. The Pin It button for browsers lets you easily save the...
March 2013
9 posts
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Opening Day
For the Love of the Game by Major League Baseball
Cracker Jack Prizes by Beth
Take me out to the ballgame by Brian
Baseball Caps by David
MLB Mascots by PRNSports
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March Madness 2013
March Madness by Gary
NCAA Basketball Final Four Logos by Athletics Partner
Basketball Coaches Bracket by Casey
March Madness Party by Karen
College Basketball by Brian
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Latest Mobile App Updates
Earlier this week, we announced that we’d be adding some features from our new look to our mobile apps. Here’s a little more about these updates.
Pinterest App for iPhone and iPad: Version 2.3
Today, we released the newest version of our apps for iPhone and iPad in iTunes. This update includes:
-“People who pinned this also pinned”: As we mentioned in our last blog post, this...
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Our New Look: More Ways to Discover What You Love
In January, we asked a small group of pinners to test a new look designed to make discovering things on Pinterest easier. Since then, we’ve talked to some of these folks, analyzed their feedback, and made a few changes.
Today, we’re thrilled to start sharing the new look with everyone. You should see an invitation soon.
New discovery features
We added a few new things to the close-up view...
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St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Day by Elise
green clean by Monique
Kiss Me I’m Irish by Kelly
Crock Pot of Gold by Terri
Lucky Charms by Michelle
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Introducing Pinterest Web Analytics
Bloggers, businesses, and organizations often ask us, “what are people pinning from my websites?” These website owners help create the content on Pinterest and we wanted to help them understand which pieces of content people find most interesting.
Today, we’re pleased to announce Pinterest Web Analytics, a first step towards doing just that. Web Analytics gives site owners insights...
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Jesse Freidin: Pet Photographer
Jesse Freidin is a professional dog photographer. If that sounds like an amazing way to make a living, you’d be right: We had to pinterview this noted photographer not only for his devotion to traditional film printing techniques, but also because his work simply puts a smile on your face. If the Doggie Gaga Project doesn’t get you laughing, read on for how Polaroid cameras can...
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National Craft Month
DIY Projects by Laura
Gift wrapping by Puk
Sew…Need To Do by Handmade by Hilani
Mason Jar Crafts by Millie
Upcyling by Nathalie
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Natalie Chanin: Founder of Alabama Chanin
Started by artist Natalie Chanin, clothing line Alabama Chanin has grown steadily for more than 10 years and her strong personal beliefs in employing local artisans, sustainability, and uncompromising hand-made quality still form the foundations for everything they produce. Read about how it all got started, not with a business plan, but a creative impulse to just recycle.
To start, can you...
February 2013
9 posts
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Chris Gardner: Creator of ManMadeDIY.com
Like many other things he’s made, Chris Gardner built his own dream job as a full-time DIY, craft, and woodworking blogger by himself. Read about how he went from searching for projects online to writing them up as the creator of ManMadeDIY, editor-in-chief of Curbly, and contributor at BobVila.com.
Hi Chris! First, can you tell us a little about yourself?
I’m a full-time...
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The Oscars 2013
Oscar Party by Karen
LIFE OF PI by Laura
Django Unchained News by Django Unchained Blog
Silver Linings Playbook by Emily
The miserable ones by Eleanor
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Bill Rose: Recapturist
A lot of people use Pinterest to save products or inspiration they love for later. But what if you’re literally trying to save the things you love and preserve them by sharing your art? Enter Recapturist, the site run by Bill Rose: a guy who’s out to photograph, save (and pin) vintage neon signs in America before they disappear. We hope you’ll enjoy the pinterview about his...
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Winter Sports
#ColdList by espnW
Hockey by Jeremy
Ice Climbing by Brooklyn Boulders
Skiing by Emma
Snowboarding by Dan
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Fashion Week
Get Cozy #MBFW Fall 2013 by Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Fashion Week Street Style by Sophie
Fall/Winter 13 Fave Looks by Shoshanna
A+O Fall 2013 by Nordstrom
NYFW Feb ‘13 - F/W ‘13 collections by Jess
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Pinterest Android App: Version 1.3
The latest version of the Pinterest Android App is now available in Google Play.
We’ve made group boards better, so it’s easier to pin with other people on-the-go.
Now, you have the ability to:
View contributors
See who else is pinning to a board with you.
Control what boards you contribute to
You can accept or ignore new board invitations. You can also leave group boards that you’re...
On Trend: Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day has been on many folks’ minds with gift ideas, school activities, outfits, and many, many sweets being pinned for weeks now.
If you’re in need of last-minute inspiration or a finishing touch, here are some of the top pinned things for February 14th: Valentine’s Day pretzels, red velvet Oreo truffle brownie bars, 14 downloadable Valentine’s Day...
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Gabe Li: Photographer and Future Architect
Lifestyle and wedding photographer, designer, architecture graduate student, and foodie-experimenter: Gabe Li is a guy who has big goals for his future including opening a restaurant with his brother and self-designing a home. We definitely believe he can do it all; read on to learn more about this modern Toronto Renaissance man.
Hi Gabe! To start, can you tell us a bit about yourself and...
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Pinterest iPhone and iPad App: Version 2.2
The latest version of the Pinterest Apps for iPhone and iPad is now available in iTunes. In this update, we’ve made a few improvements.
First, we’ve made a few tweaks behind the scenes so scrolling is smoother when you’re going through pins. We also added some features to make it easier to manage your pins, including:
Editing a Pin
You can now update the pin description, change the board...
January 2013
9 posts
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Super Bowl XLVII
Super Bowl Recipes by Maggie
Super Bowl Ads by Mashable
Baltimore Ravens by Philip
San Francisco 49ers by Julie
Super Bowl Rings by James
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We’re Testing Out A New Look!
We’re excited to announce that we’ll be testing an update to Pinterest.com with a small group of people soon. With this update, we’ve tried to take your feedback into account. We’re eager to learn even more from some of you during this test. Here’s some of our thinking behind the new look.
Easier to get around
We made the navigation more intuitive, so...
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Bill Stone: U.S. Army Soldier & Coca-Cola...
With over 9,000 pins, Bill Stone is an avid pinner who loves photography and currently serves in the U.S. Army. From collaborating on group boards to collecting Coca-Cola pins, it’s no secret that Pinterest is a part of his daily routine. Read about how Bill got started and the sports teams he follows on Pinterest.
Hi Bill! First, can you tell us a little about yourself?
By trade, I...
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Erin Hiemstra: Lifestyle Blogger of Apartment 34
Lifestyle blogger Erin Hiemstra is in the business of inspiration. When she’s not busy sharing styling tips on Apartment 34, you can find her indulging in fashion and decor, connecting with bloggers at Alt Design Summit, and whipping up projects with an impressive list of companies like Lucky Magazine, Refinery29, and more. Check out Erin’s story about her journey to styledom along with her...
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Joshua Davis: Combining Technology & Art
Pinner Joshua Davis is not your typical artist. With a background in fine art, graphic design, and programming, he marries creative and analytical concepts to produce beautiful patterns. Read on to hear about his process for creating art and why he decided to share his work on Pinterest.
Hi Joshua! First, can you tell us a little about yourself?
My name is Joshua Davis, Born in California,...
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30 Days of Pinspiration Wrap-up
Late in 2012, we introduced “30 Days of Pinspiration” because we wanted to showcase great ideas for inspiration over the holidays. From Katie Couric’s favorite family recipes to Second Harvest’s ideas on how to give back to Esquire’s tips for holiday attire, we hoped there was a bit of something for everyone. Today we’re wrapping things up with a challenge that we presented to pinners like...
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The NBA is giving back
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Tess Masters whips up recipes for a healthier New...
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SFMOMA shares creative inspirations
December 2012
20 posts
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Moorea Seal bundles up on winter outfits
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Tad Carpenter: Illustrator & Author of "SAD SANTA"
Happy Friday, everyone! We’re excited to share a pinterview with the talented illustrator and graphic designer Tad Carpenter. He talks about using Pinterest for collaborating on his client projects and collecting inspiration from Mid-Century based artists. Most importantly, he gives us a sneak peek into his latest children’s book, “SAD SANTA.” Enjoy!
Hi Tad! First,...
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Dr. Oz inspires a new year, new you
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The U.S. Marine Corps is helping you get back in...
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Jordan Ferney rocks beautiful holiday parties
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TODAY and Paula Deen share gifts from the Kitchen
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Esquire dresses to impress
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Refinery29 pins holiday party outfits and products
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Patagonia tells us what they love about winter
